Cork International Film Festival
Cork, Ireland
100
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Dingle Film Festival
Dingle, Ireland · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Dingle, Ireland
37
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Overview
The Dingle Film Festival, formerly the Dingle International Film Festival, is a long-running festival in Dingle, County Kerry, established in 2007 and known for bringing Irish and international cinema to one of Ireland’s most distinctive coastal film settings. It is notable for its strong support of Irish film, Irish-language work, animation, and emerging filmmakers, alongside screenings, masterclasses, workshops, and industry events that give it a solid place on the festival circuit.[1][6][17]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- 4 years of history
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
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Festival Details
Founded
2022
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